Harry Redknapp not interested in ‘fantastic’ Russia manager role

Harry Redknapp is after a new job after his Tottenham sacking (Picture: AFP/Getty Images)

The former Spurs boss was named on a 13-man list which also included Pep Guardiola , Fabio Capello and Rafael Benitez .

Despite telling the Sun that it represented a ‘fantastic job for someone’, Redknapp is not thought to be keen on the role.

Russia are looking for a top appointment as they start building a team for the 2018 World Cup, which they host, and are ready to offer up to £6 million a year to their new coach.

Dick Advocaat coached the team during Euro 2012 but has since taken over at PSV Eindhoven.

The Russian Football Union said in a statement: ‘The Russian Football Union has officially informed that the organisation plans to consult, in full compliance with the rules of Fifa and Uefa, the appointment of the head coach of Russian national team, with the following experts: